Tanaka Yukishin waved dismissively.
"Just like Koenji said, he's very capable. But compared to his family background, his abilities seem insignificant."
"While we're here, let me remind you all of something."
"Don't think that working hard to get into Class A is enough."
"The school's promise is only an admission ticket. Companies fire employees who lack ability. The school also awards students one of three different certificates: graduation, completion, or withdrawal."
"If you really want a better life, get your attitude in order early and work hard."
"That way, even if you fail, you won't regret not giving it your all."
"Besides Class A, there are other ways to move up, like taking the regular university entrance exams."
"The only thing you need is sufficient ability."
Tanaka Yukishin's voice echoed through the classroom as his gaze swept over every student.
After he finished speaking, he strode off the platform. The sunlight stretched his shadow long behind him.
"Clap, clap, clap."
Chabashira Sae began to applaud, slowly and firmly.
A moment later, enthusiastic applause filled the classroom.
Kushida Kikyo clapped until her palms turned red, her eyes slightly moist.
Hirata Yosuke's applause was firm and resolute.
Even Horikita Suzune found herself clapping softly, though her expression remained as cold as ever.
Sakura Airi's camera faithfully captured the moment.
In the frame, everyone wore a different expression, but a certain light shone in all their eyes.
Perhaps that was the seed of change.
But Tanaka Yukishin didn't expect much from it.
People were always inclined to take the easy way out.
Unless something important happened and etched a lesson into their bones,
only a handful of people would change.
As the applause faded, Chabashira Sae picked up a long poster, unrolled it, and spread it across the blackboard.
She secured it with